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LM55 URZ

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,122 mi
Last recorded53,122 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 URZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 53,122 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 48,497 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 36,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,959 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,449 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,536 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 23,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,213 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 16,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under bonnet water drains are blocked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,310 miles

under bonnet water drains are blocked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,545 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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LM55 URZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 URZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM55 URZ registered?

LM55 URZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is LM55 URZ safe to buy?

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